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Years ago I had an issue with these cranks getting a hole on the chest and filling with water, making them useless. It appears the front hook punctures it. So I steered away from them. Buy six more last week, and the exact same issue again.
I can't think of anything I'm doing to make this happen, and I don't have the issue with any other crank. Not bashing the product, just curious if anyone else has run into this.
I probably have over 30 Strike King Pro Series cranks and I've never had an issue with any of them. http://xs-s.com/zf/images/smile/emthup.gif
I haven't had any issue either. I'd just put a little epoxy over the hole and fish on. I'm sure they will make it right with you though.
Dont use them, started to buy my first one a month ago unitl I saw the back of the box stated Made in China, I hung it back up on the shelf.
swell up and split down the back or belly when they get hot
I wear mine out before they break or have holes open up in them..I have more problems with hole in bombers and excaliber than strike king. My only complaint with strike king is the paint wears off to quickly..
i have 50ish in my boat now and another 70 hanging on pegboard. nvr had an issue with any of them http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/thumbsup2.gif
I haven't yet but haven't thrown alot of them lately http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/thumbsup2.gif
<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by spinningreel »</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">Dont use them, started to buy my first one a month ago unitl I saw the back of the box stated Made in China, I hung it back up on the shelf. </td></tr></table>
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What crankbaits do you use?
i had issues with some a few years ago when they couldnt turn out enough sexy shad colors but i have been thru 175-200 of them since and no more problems except the one i bash into bridge pilings http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/doh.gif chris brown at strike king took care of me with replacement baits http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/thumbsup2.gif
I'm glad no one else is having this issue. I've gone through dozens so I guess me and strike king just don't get along.
btw I've had zero issues with the KVD square bill. Just the pro series models.
<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by fishhead210 »</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">swell up and split down the back or belly when they get hot</td></tr></table>
I have this problem with redeyes, topwaters and their cranks. Even when kept indoors!! http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/mad.gif
can't afford them, so I only through Acdamey H2o Express or if on sale some Lucky crafts....
<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by Longrodder »</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">
What crankbaits do you use?</td></tr></table>
Rapala shad rap, Rapala x rap shad, Lucky Craft, Bill Norman Middle N, Little N, and some locally (E. Tenn) made balsa cranks. I cant say if any of these are Chinese, but I just happened to notice the Strike Kings last month on a trip to Bass Pro, it really stood out to me. They were in fact awesome looking baits, Im sure will nail the fish on a given time, but I just couldnt buy one, not knocking anyone else who does.
Yes i have issues with them.....They catch to many fish and make my arms hurt!!!!!!
No issues here.
I've hung some 15 to 17 lb. bass with some, and the line tie tends to bend some, small issue.
<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by Lucky_Craft »</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">Yes i have issues with them.....They catch to many fish and make my arms hurt!!!!!!</td></tr></table>
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I haven't had any issues with them yet.
wouldn't that be a few state records http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/stirthepot.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/popcorn.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/Laugh.gif
have you tried swapping out the hooks at all?
<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by Stratos201Mike »</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">can't afford them, so I only through Acdamey H2o Express or if on sale some Lucky crafts....</td></tr></table>
All my Academys have the lip split in half and come off....they all look cracked out of the box, or its a bad seam.
I had some of the bills split on mine last year. Sent them an email & never did hear from them. Started using the Bass Pro cranks & really like them.
Problem I have with most of my cranks is kinda weird.
I'll explain it as best I can.
Doesn't matter what make or model use, whether it be Strike King, Bomber, Rapala, Xcalibur, Lucky Craft, etc....It just seems like every time I throw the freaking thing out, and reel it in, it seems to "snag' a bass! http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/ohwell.gif
Damnedest thing.........hey? http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/popcorn.gif
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<table width="90%" cellspacing=0 cellpadding=0 align=center><tr><td>Quote, originally posted by OhioChamp183 »</td></tr><tr><td class="quote">Problem I have with most of my cranks is kinda weird.
I'll explain it as best I can.
Doesn't matter what make or model use, whether it be Strike King, Bomber, Rapala, Xcalibur, Lucky Craft, etc....It just seems like every time I throw the freaking thing out, and reel it in, it seems to "snag' a bass! http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/ohwell.gif
Damnedest thing.........hey? http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/popcorn.gif
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Clearly you are using them incorrectly.
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if you go by this u wont have very many crankbaits! http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/ohwell.gif
My biggest complaints are the hooks rusting and the 5's not running true. But my biggest issue is the rusting hooks. I started replacing hooks with another brand now I am buying other brands and staying away from the Strike King pro.
The only issues I've had is they don't catch fish. http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/Laugh.gif http://www.bassboatcentral.com/smileys/Laugh.gif